Lloyd W. “Billy” Helms Jr. has been promoted to chief operating officer of EOG Resources Inc.
An EOG employee for 36 years, Helms most recently was executive vice-president, exploration and production.
Gary L. Thomas, who has been president and chief operating officer, will remain president until his expected retirement at yearend.
Ezra Y. Yacob has been promoted to executive vice-president, exploration and production, responsible for EOG’s Midland, San Antonio, and Artesia operating areas. He had been vice-president and general manager of the company’s Midland office.